35mm wide aperture lens with high-quality optics and compact dimensions designed for use with Nikon DX format cameras. Features a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 that offers a bright viewfinder image and is ideal for low light shooting situations. The 35mm focal length is equivalent to 50mm on a FX camera, the so called standard lens which offers virtually no 'perspective distortion' that is often associated with wide angle or telephoto lenses.

The rule of thumb to prevent camera shake is to use a shutter speed that is the reciprocal of the lens' focal length. In this instance, the shutter speed would have to be 1/35th of a second. This is the main reason why Nikon did not incorporate VR (Vibration Reduction) technology in this 35mm f1.8 lens as you will not need it.